An interesting fact about the third installment of the popular Ice Age saga Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (or Ice Age 3) is that since its premiere in theaters worldwide this summer, it has made three times more revenue internationally than it has in the U.S. In some foreign countries it has been the biggest hit since the movie “Titanic” made impact. Such is the case in many Latin American countries where the film has been released in Spanish and Portuguese versions using famous telenovela personalities as voice actors, such as Angelica Vale and Carlos Espejel.
Why do I even mention this fact? Well, because the theory as of to why it’s done so well in Latin America is that Ice Age’s family-centered theme is very attractive to Latino audiences. You see, the story of Ice Age is that a dysfunctional family of sorts travels together and encounters adventures along the way. The family is made up of pre-historic mammals who have found each other while migrating south to avoid the ice age. You have the father figure in Manny-a woolly mammoth, Ellie-his pregnant woolly mammoth wife, Sid-a goofy ground sloth, and Diego-a manly smilodon.
In Dawn of the Dinosaurs the herd starts to disintegrate now that Ellie is expecting a baby, making Sid and Diego feel left out. Diego decides it’s time to go out on his own, while Sid embarks on his own adventure at being a “mother”, only to cross paths with a very angry and comical T-Rex which brings the adventure to new heights. Without spoiling the plot, I can tell you that the strong family-ties that have united this pack is what will bring them together to save Sid, once more. As strong as the herd is, they still need the help of a new friend with Rambo ambitions called Buck.
It’s no secret that once you include dinosaurs, especially cute baby dinosaurs, into any kid-oriented plot you will get tons of attention and delight from them. Ice Age went that familiar route and created another fast-paced, yet tender and comical movie for kids. The comedy relief is still being provided by the very popular Scrat, a squirrel who’s obsessed with his acorn and is oblivious to the great-scale impact his actions have. This time, love strikes, but, is it enough to make him let go of that acorn?
The movie was just released on DVD this week. Movie studios are fighting hard to keep up with the technology and are offering movies in many formats to fit your needs. For example, the Combo Pack comes with a Blu-ray, a DVD and a digital copy you can burn into your portable devices. It does come at a price ($39.99), but it does pay-off in options and extra content such as interviews, special Scrat shorts, games, such as a Digital Story Maker from scenes you choose, a “Walk the Dinosaur” music video, deleted scenes, and more fun stuff.
A Giveaway!!
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We’re giving away a set of two DVDs, Ice Age and Ice Age: The Meltdown to one lucky winner. For your chance to win we ask that you leave a comment telling us which of the Ice Age characters is your favorite and why.
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Sid is definitely my favorite character. Sure I could go for the very funny and cute Scrat, but Sid is the happy-go-lucky, misunderstood and under appreciated ball of love that I fell for. I always go for the underdog.
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I like Scrat! And I also like the girly Mammoth, I can’t remember her name. Scrat is like his own side cartoon within the movie.
Manny is fun, how cool to have a cartoon mamoth!! Thanks!
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Sid is the best, he reminds me of my very laid back son.
Definitely Manny and the way its interpreted by Ray Romano it show many changes and stages of evolution as the movie rolls on..Gracias
Our favorite is Sid. He is just so adorable! Thank you for the great giveaway!
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I like them all. I also think that the Ice Age saga is a great animation movie.
My favorite has got to be Sid. He is so upbeat. Thanks for the chance to add this DVD to our collection!
Thanks for the giveaway! We love skrat because, he is really funny. I just want to hand the poor thing a nut through the tv.
I like Scrat. He always makes me laugh. We took my little nephew to see this film and he loved it! Thank you for the chance to win.
Manny, Ray Ramono’s voice is just perfect for this character….love the pairing!
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My favorite is Sid. He really makes me laugh. Thanks so much.
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Diego is my favorite because he is so brave!
Diego just because!
Scrat is hilarious to watch! Even though the nut always gets away, he continues to try to get it. My family cracks up with laughter when we see him.
Scrat. He has a goal throughout the entire movie and you can’t help but laugh as he plugs along.
Manny is my favorite
I like Sid, he is so funny
I love this movie!
We love Diego.
I love Sid… I don’t know what is is exactly about him, but man, he makes me laugh.
Sid is just so cute. He is my favorite.
sid is my favorite, mostly because its my youngest’s fave too
My favorite is Manny. He is a bit sarcastic but once you get to know him, very loveable.
Scrat cracks me up. My favorite by far.
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I like scrat
We love scrat in this house, such a cutie!
Sid is sooo cute
We love Ellie – she’s tuff and tender.
Scrat is my favorite because no matter what, he just keeps on trying.
We all love Scrat! Because he’s so cute, and he just keeps trying to get that nut!
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I like Sid, he is hilarious!
Sid the Sloth is funny. I like him.
we love Sid…he is so cute and funny in whatever he does…thanks for the great giveaway
I think Diego is cool
Scrat- hilarious
Scrat – his never ending quest for that nut always cracks me up!
Definitely Scrat. His sticktoitivness is a lesson for all of us. Plus, I think he’s a bit crazy. But then aren’t we all! Thanks.
my grandsons love sid
We love these movies!
I like “Diego”, because he’s fearless and tough.
My favorite is Manny because he’s a pessimist like me.
Sid the sloth cracks me up!
My kids say Sid just because he’s the coolest.
Sid makes the movie
manny reminds me of norm from cheers
Sid is my favorite.
Scrat; he makes me laugh!
I love Sid, the reason I love sid is because well whats not to love about him. He seems to always have a positive outlook on things. And with out Sid annoying Manny then the movie might not be as funny.
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love Scrat…
there’s just something about squirrels and he always seems to get them laughing
Manny is just a cutie pie!
Our favorite Ice Age character is Manny.
Even though he seems gruff he has a heart of gold.
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This girl mammoth, don’t know her name.
The scrat is my favorite- his antics always crack me up.
I really like Sid. He is so sweet and funny.
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Sid because he is cute and funny
I like sid.
sid, he’s always fun to watch
Sid – because he reminds me of someone I knew in college. lol
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Manny is my favorite. He just seems so large and lovable and caring.
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I like sid because he is too “cool”
Sid’s our favorite because he’s so funny! Thanks.
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I like Sid because he’s so goofy and funny.
Sid because he is funny.
My son likes Manny because he is big and can beat anyone up
Scrat, absolutely hilarious
I love Sid!
My favorite is Manny.
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Scrat is my fav-!! Very funny
I like Sid because he’s so funny. Thank you!
I ABSOLUTELY love Sid!!!!
My Favorite Is Sid Because He’s Always Getting Himself Into Trouble
My fave is Manny- probably because Ian goes around pretending to be him and a not quite 3 year old who is a mammoth- well, that’s pretty fun.
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I like Manny.
I like Diego&he turns out to be such a great character!
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Sid is our favorite too~he is just too cute and funny! The grandchildren love him too!!
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I lice Scrat, he is just too funny.
I like Manny the best, love the voice and humor!
Sid is our favorite his clumsiness is hilarious.
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I like Sid
I love Sid.
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Sid is the best. He tries to do good.
I like Sid because he’s funny
Ray Romano was born to voice Manny!
scrat because he is funny and determined
I love Manny. He is so sweet. I just love him. Thank you!
I like Sid because he’s funny.
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Scrat is our fave mainly because he is spastic like us! Thanks!
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I wish there were people in my waking life that entertained me as much as Scrat.
OMGosh… Sid is totally my favorite!! He is sooo funny! I love him… poor fella tries his hardest…
I like Scrat because we think he’s funny
I love Scrat, he’s hilarious and always make me laugh!
Sid’s my favorite because he’s hysterical.
I like scrat. He’s cute.
I like Manny because he has a sarcastic sense of humor. Thanks for the chance!
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My favorite character is Diego because he has attitude.
I like Scrat because he is always making my kids and I laugh
I like Sid because I think he is funny.